Making the decision to seek help andor guidance from a counselor can be challenging. We fear judgment, stigma and labeling. In my practice, I aim to make the process as safe, warm and welcoming as possible. Allowing you to feel confident in your choice to seek this type of help. Seeking therapy is about seeking truth. Knowing the truth will set you

I have always loved the book The Velveteen Rabbit. The part about the Skin Horse (read it if you haven't) and being loved after you are no longer new and shiny is really what I think about people who help others. It isn't the degree, the length of time at my work, or my knowledge of treatment and diagnosis that makes me understand pain and fear a

Unsure about therapy? Check out an article I wrote for the Huffington Post about the common myths that cause hesitation to begin therapy: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/yourtango/therapy-myths_b_7637096.html

My own life struggles have absolutely made me the therapist and person that I am today. Early in my career I dreaded working with married couples in part because I had no experience with marriage and children. Getting married and raising kids has given me new insight into myself and the way that I look at commitment and how children can change a re

Losses and other challenging circumstances offer us an opportunity to learn more about ourselves, develop effective coping skills and experience personal growth.
As a licensed clinical social worker, I utilize an eclectic approach tailored to the specific needs of each client in order to facilitate his or her personal development and enhancement.

People are biologically prone to disturb themselves. That is the human condition. Then to complicate matters our well meaning but misguided teachers and parents and friends teach us self-defeating beliefs and behaviors. So people have two forces that lead them to be emotionally disturbable - their nature and their environment. The good news is tha

Take time for yourself to find moments of support.
Discover ways to connect with the joy and love of motherhood.
Learn ways to manage stress, fatigue, feeling overwhelmed and anxiety.
Find connection so that you don't feel alone.
Explore and grow into your role as a mother and caregiver.

I was trained in Brief therapy so I am skilled at short term counseling. I also have many clients who choose longer term coaching. I specialize in working with folks who are struggling with negative thought patterns, depression, anxiety, professionals, women and men with body image issues, eating disorders. I also use CBT to help address symptoms

When choosing a therapist, it is vital that the you feel like you and your therapist "click," that you're a good match. Therapy involves a considerable investment of time, emotion, and finances, so you must have confidence in, as well as respect for, your therapist's competence. The two of you will be like a team of detectives, figuring out puzzles